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FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS): material weakness cleared

FactSet Research Systems Inc. reported ineffective internal control over financial reporting because of a material weakness in 2 filings since Oct 29, 2024. It stated one or more material weaknesses in 6 more SEC filings that gave no conclusion on whether that control is effective. The latest was its 10-K for the period ended Aug 31, 2026, which says the weakness was remediated.

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Cleared

Cleared. FactSet Research Systems Inc.’s 10-K filed Oct 20, 2026 says: “Based on the results of this testing, management concluded that the material weakness was remediated as of August 31, 2026.” Open 730 days, from Aug 31, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026.

See the Cleared list

Checked against SEC EDGAR: Oct 29, 2026 · Entry #10265

Filings with a weakness8
First in our dataOct 29, 2024
AuditorErnst & Young LLP
StatusControls reported effective in its 10-K for the period ended Aug 31, 2026

Causes the company named

ITGC: user access · 6ITGC: change management · 6Segregation of duties · 4ITGC: general · 2Revenue recognition · 1

Continuing weakness in the operation of key IT general controls, specifically change monitoring, segregation of duties review and access management review controls.

What the latest filing says

Based on the results of this testing, management concluded that the material weakness was remediated as of August 31, 2026.

From its 10-K filed Oct 20, 2026, quoted word for word. Read the full filing on SEC EDGAR.

Company response: FactSet Research Systems Inc. can send a statement or a link to its remediation update to russell@ctrlworx.com. We post it here, unedited and dated.

Filings

FiledFormPeriodControlsCausesFiling
Oct 20, 202610-KAug 31, 2026EffectiveEDGAR
Jul 1, 202610-QMay 31, 2026Material weakness stated, no ICFR conclusionITGC: user access; ITGC: change managementEDGAR
Apr 2, 202610-QFeb 28, 2026Material weakness stated, no ICFR conclusionITGC: generalEDGAR
Jan 5, 202610-QNov 30, 2025Material weakness stated, no ICFR conclusionITGC: generalEDGAR
Oct 22, 202510-KAug 31, 2025Not effectiveITGC: user access; ITGC: change managementEDGAR
Jul 3, 202510-QMay 31, 2025Material weakness stated, no ICFR conclusionSegregation of duties; ITGC: user access; ITGC: change managementEDGAR
Apr 4, 202510-QFeb 28, 2025Material weakness stated, no ICFR conclusionSegregation of duties; ITGC: user access; ITGC: change management; Revenue recognitionEDGAR
Jan 8, 202510-QNov 30, 2024Material weakness stated, no ICFR conclusionSegregation of duties; ITGC: user access; ITGC: change managementEDGAR
Oct 29, 202410-KAug 31, 2024Not effectiveSegregation of duties; ITGC: user access; ITGC: change managementEDGAR
Oct 27, 202310-KAug 31, 2023EffectiveEDGAR

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Based on public SEC filings. Causes are grouped into standard categories by Ctrl Worx™. The filings are the authority. Ctrl Worx is not affiliated with FactSet Research Systems Inc. or the SEC. Not investment advice.